Sampdoria vs Chievo preview - Chievo wait on Paloschi fitness

Relegation-threatened Chievo are hoping top-scorer Alberto Paloschi will be fit in time for Sunday's game at Sampdoria.

Paloschi sustained a muscle strain in training this week and is doubtful for the encounter in Genoa.

The Italian forward has scored 13 goals in 31 Serie A games to help Chievo remain above the drop zone.

The Flying Donkeys travel to the Luigi Ferraris stadium desperate to bounce back from last weekend's surprise 1-0 home defeat to Sassuolo, a result which has left them just two points clear of the relegation zone.

"There are still four games left to play," Chievo defender Dario Dainelli said. "We are two points clear of the drop zone and our destiny is in our hands.

"We must give our all in our last few games, including our game at Samp, aware that it all depends on us."

Chievo, coached by Eugenio Corini, will have to step up their game if they are to take home three valuable points.

The Verona outfit have lost five of their last six league games away from home.

Fortunately for Chievo, opponents Sampdoria are having their problems of their own and have won just one of their last six league games.

Last weekend's 2-1 defeat at bottom-side Catania was their third loss on the bounce and saw Samp drop to 12th place, 11 points clear of Sunday's opponents.

"It was a difficult game for us as I had to change nine of my regular 11 players due to injuries and suspension," Samp coach Sinisa Mihajlovic said.

"We will see a different Samp against Chievo."

Mihajlovic welcomes back captain Daniele Gastaldello against Chievo, as well as midfielder Roberto Soriano and striker Citadin Eder, all returning from suspension.

Moreover, defender Gaetano Berardi and striker Manolo Gabbiadini have recovered from their respective injuries.

The visitors will be without midfielder Roberto Guana, who must serve a one-match ban.